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Ersan Ilyasova Apr 10, 2005 17:35:23 GMT -5

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Post by DERRENMATTS on Apr 10, 2005 17:35:23 GMT -5

BC, do you know, or have you heard, anything about this Turkish kid? Or better yet, have you seen him play?

Here's a snipit from NBADraft.net:

Strengths: A special talent ... Dynamic, charismatic player with a great feel for the game ... Combines freakish athleticism with a great skill set ... Has enormous potential ... Seems to rise when it matters most... One of Turkey's best prospects eve r... Shoots well, has a good face the basket game with the ability to shoot off the dribble ... Has great vision and creativity ... Handles the ball exceptionally well ... Perimeter skills are very advanced for his age ... Understands the game and always seems to be two steps ahead of his opponenets ...

Weaknesses: Lacks experience, hasn't really proven himself on the senior level ... Has had a history of injury problems, specifically to his ankles... Still coming off an injury ... Must show that his ankle injury is not a lingering problem... Weak Physically, must develop more strength ...

Notes: Had an issue with his age, there is a chance he is actually 1984 born ... NBA scouts went absolutely gaga over him playing for the Turkish U18 team during the summer

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Ersan Ilyasova Apr 10, 2005 18:29:35 GMT -5

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Post by Celtic17 on Apr 10, 2005 18:29:35 GMT -5

DERRENMATTS said:

Weaknesses: Lacks experience, hasn't really proven himself on the senior level ... Has had a history of injury problems, specifically to his ankles... Still coming off an injury ... Must show that his ankle injury is not a lingering problem... Weak Physically, must develop more strength ...

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Maybe a good trainer and strength program could help here.

What is his height and weight / position?

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Ersan Ilyasova Apr 10, 2005 22:51:09 GMT -5

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Post by DERRENMATTS on Apr 10, 2005 22:51:09 GMT -5

He's listed at about 6'9", 210 lbs. He's a SF all the way.

I don't really put too much into a player being too skinny and not strong enough. These are things that can be worked on, like you said C17. Scottie Pippen was never a strong guy, but it worked to his advantage because he was able to keep his quickness. Same with Andre Kirilenko. Buff them up too much and they lose what made (makes) them good.

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Ersan Ilyasova Apr 10, 2005 23:43:26 GMT -5

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Post by DERRENMATTS on Apr 10, 2005 23:43:26 GMT -5

BCHISTORIAN said:

no, unfortunately i haven't seen him play. strangely there is a lot of hype in the states but not a word in media in europe about him. so he's a total question mark for me

Cool. Keep us informed if you hear about any prospects making waves in Europe. Or let us know if you see Chris Wallace or Danny Ainge walking the streets of Estonia ;D Maybe you can pursuade him to grab some of the players we want.

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Ersan Ilyasova Jun 15, 2005 12:24:31 GMT -5

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Post by eja117 on Jun 15, 2005 12:24:31 GMT -5

I don't hate Euro players. But I hate it when I think players are all hype. Here's a question for you? We all know that if a tree falls in the middle of a forrest and nobody is around to hear it nobody really knows what sound it makes. So if there is a Euro that nobody has seen play does he really exist? I don't think NBA execs should draft players that really only exist in imagination. I am considering inventing an NBA player. He's a friend of mine. Vytas Narkunenia from Utena Lithuania. I'm going to take a picture of him on stilts, list his height at 7 feet and weight 210. Swear he has a great outside shot and that he needs to work on defense since I want to be believable.
Then I am going to sit back and wait for the Pistons to draft him 7th overall.
I have heard only like 6 people on Earth have seen this guy play. Honestly I have seen the Loch Ness Montah and Bigfoot more than this guy. I have seen one photo of him, but I have seen entire Discovery Channel documentaries on both Nessie and Bigfoot. I assume drafting Bigfoot would be better. He is taller. Better wing span. Fills the lane. Intimidates other players. Has a hard time reading contracts. If we drafted him we'd find out if he exists cause undoubtedly he'd come out of hiding for the money. Then Ainge would look as smart as teh Pistons look dumb for Darko.
Note: I'd be supportive if the Celts signed Darko for a minimum contract some day.